# Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA changes lunar spacesuit design

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- Ars Technica, 2026-09-02 19:37 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/wary-of-artemis-iv-timeline-nasa-is-changing-lunar-spacesuit-design/

> NASA has opted for a simpler spacesuit for its first lunar-surface missions as it tries to accelerate human landings at the Moon’s South Pole as early as 2028. Working with Axiom Space, the agency will develop a “Sortie Suit” version for initial missions using landers built by SpaceX and Blue Origin, aiming to reduce mass, complexity and lander interfaces.